Ku Ghent Sediment Pond
Key Takeaway
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 87.6% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | KY01113 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LG&E and KU Energy, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ku Ghent Sediment Pond?
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ku Ghent Sediment Pond?
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond is owned by LG&E and KU Energy, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ku Ghent Sediment Pond built?
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ku Ghent Sediment Pond?
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ku Ghent Sediment Pond?
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond has a dam height of 60 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ku Ghent Sediment Pond last inspected?
Ku Ghent Sediment Pond was last inspected on August 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.